On Jan. 31, 2019, Jaime Lee Baleno’s life changed forever. “I’ll never forget it,” she said. “I found out who my father was.” Jaime Lee grew up without her dad. Her mother said she didn’t know who he was, so...
Year: 2019
M/WBE application process: What every Minority/Women-Owned Business needs to know
Submitted by Briana K. Wright, Esq. Corporate attorney Article 15-A of the Executive Law enacted on July 19, 1988, governs the minority- and women-owned business enterprise certification program in New York state. The law is intended to promote equality...
SPECIAL FEATURE: WISE SYMPOSIUM SPEAKERS Q&A
Robyn Crane Robyn Crane is a financial expert known for hosting the TV show “The Financial G-Spot” and the radio show “Let’s Talk Money.” She has written four best selling books, the latest of which is “Make More Money, Help...
Syracuse Eats: Water Street Bagel Co.
By Gabrielle Reagan Inside new downtown gem Water Street Bagel Co., a hometown couple is taking Syracuse’s breakfast game to the next level, one hand-rolled bagel at a time. Employing an increasing trend towards scratch kitchens boasting both small-batch and...
INSPIRE: Joan Powers, Director of the Small Business Development Center
By Carol Radin Joan Powers’ job description ought to be making dreams turn real. As director of the Small Business Development Center, Joan manages an organization that offers small business entrepreneurs practical, hands-on guidance at every stage of development,...